Office Assistant

  • Gotpeople
  • Feb 05, 2026
Seasonal Administration

Job Description

Office Assistant

Gotpeople are working with an extremely busy family run business and are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Office Assistant to support their Horticultural day-to-day operations.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a varied workload, is keen to learn, and would like to develop their skills within a growing horticultural business. Full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

  • Answering incoming telephone calls and directing enquiries
  • Supporting the sales team with daily administrative tasks
  • Accurately entering supplier invoices into Xero
  • General office administration duties
  • Responding to customer queries by phone and email
  • Booking in deliveries
  • Matching supplier invoices with delivery notes
  • Assisting outdoors on the site during peak periods when required

Hours of Work

Seasonal hours apply due to the demands of the industry:

  • Spring & Summer: 7:30am 5:00pm
  • Autumn & Winter: 8:00am 4:00pm
  • Earlier finishes on Fridays when workload allows
  • Some weekend work may be required during busy months, therefore flexibility is essential

Location

  • Based in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire
  • Due to location, own transport is required - NOT ACCESSIBLE BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT

The Ideal Candidate Will

  • Have a good telephone manner and strong communication skills
  • Be willing to learn and take instruction
  • Be computer literate, with experience using Office 365, including Excel
  • Have good timekeeping and organisational skills
  • Be able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Be flexible and willing to assist outdoors when required

What We Offer

  • Starting pay of £12.80 per hour
  • Initial 3 6 month temporary work placement with the potential to change to permanent employment for the right candidate
  • Full training and ongoing support
  • A friendly, small-to-medium sized family-run business environment
  • Progression opportunities available for the right individual